zenist, you are right. Many of those who are obessed with “human
beings” such as this personality cult will use your above
assumption.
I read his declaration with great interest but I have serious
doubts on how he paths his way to Pureland. He said
“我依圣经，古兰经都可往生西方极乐世界, 你不相信？我相信” He relys on whose way? Who said the
bible and quran can lead to Pureland? Did Buddha, Jesus or Mohd say
that? If not, who said that?
I forgot to add on, as a Pureland Buddhist. I only rely on reciting
Amituofo's name and his vow power for my Pureland destination and
not on Quran or bible.
This is true, it is stated in the Sutra of
Infinite Wisdom (Large Amitabha Sutra).
Namo Amitofo recitation has to achieve to a state of
loving-kindness mind, other_wise, you got to live in seclusion
diligently focusing on Namo Amitofo. Even Zen Master also stated in
the Three Yearning Ceremony for dedication of merits that Paradise
and Amitofo is your heart/mind.
Therefore, it is mentioned that Namo Amitabha recitation is very
difficult to accept as a profound yet simple practice, according to
small amitabha sutra. Is a direct elicitation of your Buddha seed.
Usually, only those old folks in the good old days and extremely
high grade of practitioners would accept without doubt.
Namo Buddha Amitabha